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CP08 HNK

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,488 mi
Last recorded85,488 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 HNK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 85,488 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 76,602 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 76,602 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 72,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front outer sills damaged, possibly by jacking (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp missing, possibly corroded away, Exhaust still secure with corrosion

while vehicle was in test lane it was smoking quite bad from exhaust, on emissions test this became less and passed emissions

Fail 16 Jan 2024 72,965 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle exterior door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front outer sills damaged, possibly by jacking (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp missing, possibly corroded away, Exhaust still secure with corrosion

while vehicle was in test lane it was smoking quite bad from exhaust, on emissions test this became less and passed emissions

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,878 miles

Exhaust system corroded at rear

N/S door handle damaged but still opens doors from outside

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 72,878 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake flexi (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Exhaust system corroded at rear

N/S door handle damaged but still opens doors from outside

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 70,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 70,826 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 66,674 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 66,674 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,154 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 64,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 61,443 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 61,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,767 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 58,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,778 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 56,778 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,266 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 50,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wiper blades split

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

rear exhuast system very rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,404 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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CP08 HNK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 57,692 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP08 HNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CP08 HNK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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